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In another pointed statement, he expanded his critique into the healthcare system and political class, suggesting corruption and financial exploitation. “I can’t love a country that takes health care away from millions of people and uses that money to enrich their pals in the Trump-Epstein class,” he continued.
De Niro also turned his attention to immigration enforcement, criticizing the way laws are currently being carried out. “I can’t love a country that sends out masked militias to shoot citizens in the streets, torture our neighbors, and separate families,” he said in an apparent reference to federal immigration enforcement agents.
He further escalated his rhetoric by directly condemning Trump and his supporters in government. “I can’t love a country that’s led by a racist, misogynist, xenophobic tyrant.”
“And let me just say it: I can’t love a country that’s led by Donald Trump and his sycophant Congress.”
According to reporting from The Guardian, De Niro made the remarks while speaking at an event titled “Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment.” The event focused on free speech and artistic expression, though De Niro’s comments largely centered on political criticism rather than the broader theme of civil liberties.
This is far from the first time the Academy Award-winning actor has publicly attacked Trump. Over the past several years, De Niro has become one of Hollywood’s most vocal critics of the former president, frequently using interviews, award shows, and public appearances to express his opposition.
In earlier years, prior to Trump’s presidency, De Niro referred to him using insults such as “punk,” “dog,” and “pig,” escalating a personal feud that has persisted for nearly a decade. He has also previously said, “I’d like to punch him in the face,” a remark that drew significant backlash when it was made public.
During the 2018 Tony Awards, De Niro delivered another widely circulated outburst, telling the audience, “I’m gonna say one thing. F*** Trump!”
The latest comments are likely to further deepen the long-running divide between De Niro and Trump supporters, as the actor continues to position himself as one of Hollywood’s most aggressive and unfiltered political voices.
